Movie Reviews

Sep 17 2022

Jogi review: Diljit Dosanjh-starrer is more like a thriller revolving around 1984 riots

by Keyur Seta

The Ali Abbas Zafar film takes you by surprise with the riot angle brought in much earlier in the narrative.

Sep 13 2022

Matto Ki Saikil review: Prakash Jha leads this sentimental saga of socio-economic inequality

by Sonal Pandya

Written and directed by M Gani, the Hindi film is a patchy yet heartbreaking look at the bleak class divide in modern India.

Sep 11 2022

Jhini Bini Chadariya review: A moving lamentation for the holy city of Varanasi

by Sukhpreet Kahlon

Ritesh Sharma’s hard-hitting film lays bare the social fabric of the city and the growing threat from communal forces

Sep 09 2022

Brahmastra Part One: Shiva review – Ranbir Kapoor’s superhero film suffers from second half syndrome

by Keyur Seta

Directed by Ayan Mukerji, and also starring Alia Bhatt and Amitabh Bachchan, the film has an exciting interval point. 

Sep 04 2022

Iqrar-naama review: A rumination on loss, identity, and what it means to leave one’s home

by Sukhpreet Kahlon

Priyanka Chhabra’s documentary mobilises memory and a personal archive to excavate the psyche of a migrant, along with questioning official hist…

Sep 02 2022

Cuttputlli review: This serial killer suspense thriller is rushed and predictable

by Sonal Pandya

Directed by Ranjit M Tewari, the tepid drama features Akshay Kumar as a police officer chasing down a killer who targets schoolgirls.

Sep 02 2022

Lorni - The Flaneur review: Adil Hussain brings a hypnotic intensity to his character

by Sukhpreet Kahlon

Wanphrang K Diengdoh’s film is an experiment in genre and form, blending history and modernity reflected in Shillong.

Aug 31 2022

Ruuposh review: Intimate exploration of a Muslim in contemporary India

by Sukhpreet Kahlon

The short documentary delves into ways of accessing the past and the relevance of relationships left behind in the wake of the Partition of India.

Aug 28 2022

Samaira review: This well-intentioned travel drama suffers from a dull script

by Keyur Seta

Actor Rishi Deshpande's directorial debut doesn't rise as much as its performances. 

Aug 27 2022

Delhi Crime (Season 2) review: Measured, compelling procedural that matches its stellar first season

by Sonal Pandya

The second season, led by the excellent Shefali Shah, takes us once again on-ground as the Delhi police tackles another gruesome case.